Coltsfoot Seed Head

Coltsfoot Seed Head

A black background contrast with this macro shot of the seed head of the Coltsfoot plant. The flowers, which superficially resemble dandelions, open on leafless stems in early spring before the leaves appear.This herb is used as a herbal remedy and was traditionally applied to the skin to treat skin problems such as inflammation, eczema and stings. The leaf is used to make medicine. Despite serious safety concerns, people take coltsfoot for lung problems such as bronchitis, asthma, and whooping cough (pertussis). They also take it for upper respiratory tract complaints including sore mouth and throat, cough, and hoarseness.